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Packing list: what to pack for a vacation with little kids
Monday, May 31, 2021
What to pack when you go on holiday with small children? Preparation is key! Follow our packing list and you will be good to go!
Some items may already be available at your holiday destination, so you can check them off immediately. Some might not be necessary because of a different climate at your holiday destination. And other items on our list may not apply depending on the age of your child(ren). Care products are often available in local shops, but it is always useful to bring the basics to ensure a fresh start of a wonderful family vacation.
- Bathrobe
- Bodysuits
- Hat
- Cardigan
- Jacket
- Pajamas
- Shirts
- Shoes, booties, sandals
- Sunhat or cap
- Sweaters
- Swimwear (preferable UV-protective)
- Trousers
- Water shoes
- Aftersun
- Baby oil
- Baby ORS
- Baby shampoo
- Baby soap
- Baby wipes
- Baby wipes cover
- Band aids
- Bibs
- Diaper cream
- Changing mat cover
- Changing pad
- Cuddle cloth
- Dental ointment or dental gel (teething)
- Desinfectant
- Diapers
- Drawing tweezers
- Facecloths
- Hairbrush
- Hooded towel
- Hot water bottle
- Hot water botlle cover
- Medicines (if necessary)
- Nail set
- Nappy pouches
- Nasal spray saline
- Pacifier cloth
- Paracetemol
- Sunscreen
- Swaddles
- Toothbrush
- Thermometer
- Toiletry bag
- Tooth paste
- Vitamin D and K
- Washcloths
Food and drinks
- Baby food
- Bibs
- Bottle warmer
- Dinnerware and cutlery
- Dispenser for powdered milk
- Drinking cups and bottles
- Feeding bottles
- Lunchboxes
- Thermos flask (always have warm water with you)
- Vegetable or fruit snack for the first days*
*Check with your airline how many ml you can take with you
- Car seat
- Drinking cups and bottles
- Backpacks
- Travel stroller or pram
- Foot muff
- Lunchboxes
- Plastic bags (for dirty or wet clothes)
- Sling or baby carrier
- Sun canopy
- Toys for on the go
- Bed sheets
- Blankets
- Cuddly toys
- Duvet covers
- Fitted sheets
- Night light
- Pacifiers
- Sleeping bag
- Travel cot in bag
Other
- Baby monitor
- Books
- Bouncing chair
- Health Insurance Card
- Passport/ID
- Playpen mats
- Sunglasses
- Swim diapers
- Swimming wings
- Toys
- Wrap blanket
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